INS and major depressive disorder: We prospectively analyzed data from 223 adults (age 50–85; 117 controls and 106 with type-2 diabetes) over 48 weeks who were participating in a clinical trial “Memory Advancement by Intranasal Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes.” Data from self-reported disability (World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule) and depressive symptoms (Geriatric Depression Scale) were obtained from baseline, week 25, and week 48 visits.